The International Criminal Court (ICC) said in September that it was the victim of a targeted cyber attack aimed at espionage. However, it has not yet been determined who did this. TASSciting a press release from the court.
The publication states that the ICC discovered the cybersecurity incident approximately five weeks ago. The official noted that the facts showed that it was “a targeted and sophisticated attack for espionage purposes.” The court added that the action could be seen as “a serious attempt to undermine the court’s authority.”
“Dutch law enforcement authorities are currently conducting a criminal investigation,” the statement said.
The press service also noted that they have taken all necessary precautions to ensure that data belonging to individuals, organizations and states are not compromised.
On March 17, 2022, the pre-trial chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, whose jurisdiction Moscow does not recognize, Issue An arrest warrant has been issued for Russian President Vladimir Putin and Presidential Commissioner for Children’s Rights Maria Lvova-Belova. Press Secretary of the President of the Russian Federation Dmitry Peskov statedThe Kremlin considers the ICC’s decision on the arrest warrant for Putin to be unimportant.
Formerly in the State Duma statedIt was stated that Putin will not be able to enter Armenia due to the ratification of the ICC’s Rome Statute.